Design and Siting Approval under the Planning Act 2016
- Project: Seventh Avenue, Palm Beach
- Council: Gold Coast City Council (as Referral Agency)
- Referral Reference: RAA/2025/187
- Referral Type: Design and Siting
- Approval Date: 13 May 2025
- Planning Regulation Trigger: Schedule 9, Part 3, Division 2, Table 3
- Development Type:
- New dwelling house
- Encroachments in setbacks
- Site cover exceeding 50%
Key Elements:
- Assessed under Medium Density Residential Zone Code
- Small Lot (405m2)
- Ongoing proactive engagement with council regarding setback relaxations
Result – Signed Referral Response with minimal conditions for a highly site-responsive dwelling design, addressing performance outcomes for setbacks and site cover while enhancing built form articulation and preserving urban amenity.